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2000 GMC Sierra 2500 Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 48 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 GMC Sierra 2500, most often about the brakes (67% of complaints, typically around 98,000 miles). It is 15th of 27 Sierra 2500 model years by number of complaints and has 1 recall.
Most common 2000 GMC Sierra 2500 problems
Brakes
32 complaints · 67%Half of these problems showed up before 98,000 miles. Parts named most often: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, foundation components, antilock, driveline.
In the last week of october, 2009, my father and I were pulling a bumper hitch camping trailer when the truck brakes failed. We were able to limp the rest of the way home by using the emergency brake and the electric assist brakes on the camper. When we had the brakes inspected, we were told that the metal brake lines…
Tl contact owns a 2000 GMC Sierra 2500. The contact stated that the vehicle has a leak in the brake line that flows below the framework. This failure causes the vehicle to lose braking ability. While driving 35 MPH in dry conditions, the contact had to depress the brake pedal to the floorboard in order to stop the…
Body and structure
5 complaints · 10%Parts named most often: body, frame and members.
Was driving on a local road. Brake pedal went to floor. Was able to stop and drive it home. The line above the gas tank was corroded and had to be replaced. Same thing happened in dec.2011. This time the line was corroded against the frame leading to the ABS module. This repair hasn't been completed because of…
Front crossmember welds severely rusted and rotted out. Crossmember about ready to break loose from frame. Front frame rails severely rusted and rotted out. Front suspension parts severely rusted and rotting away. Rear frame severely rusted and rotted out. Shock mounts about ready to break loose from frame. Absolutely…
Engine
4 complaints · 8%Parts named most often: engine.
2000 GMC k2500 leaking water into engine. Is the extended life anti-freeze to blame? Have heard reports of this. Does gm have recall for this problem?.
While driving 60 MPH vehicle stalled. The consumer tried to restart it, but was unable to do so. The consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealer for inspection. The mechanic replaced the electric ejection pump, however the problem recurred. No matter what speed the vehicle was going, the engine would die as the key…
Steering
3 complaints · 6%Parts named most often: hydraulic power assist system.
Power steering pump shaft broke, hydro boost system that controls brakes failed. The power steering pump was replaced and it failed again within a month.
Front crossmember welds severely rusted and rotted out. Crossmember about ready to break loose from frame. Front frame rails severely rusted and rotted out. Front suspension parts severely rusted and rotting away. Rear frame severely rusted and rotted out. Shock mounts about ready to break loose from frame. Absolutely…
Electrical
3 complaints · 6%While driving 60 MPH vehicle stalled. The consumer tried to restart it, but was unable to do so. The consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealer for inspection. The mechanic replaced the electric ejection pump, however the problem recurred. No matter what speed the vehicle was going, the engine would die as the key…
Instrument panel works very rarely, can't tell how fast you are going or what gear you are in and the antilock brakes make it so the vehicle won't stop when you are moving at low speeds.
Suspension
3 complaints · 6%Front crossmember welds severely rusted and rotted out. Crossmember about ready to break loose from frame. Front frame rails severely rusted and rotted out. Front suspension parts severely rusted and rotting away. Rear frame severely rusted and rotted out. Shock mounts about ready to break loose from frame. Absolutely…
The contact owns a 2000 GMC Sierra 2500. While driving approximately 35 MPH, the rear of the vehicle slightly lowered towards the ground. The vehicle was driven with caution to the contact's residence. The contact inspected the vehicle and noticed that that the driver side main frame rail was fractured in the center.…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2000 GMC Sierra 2500 recalls
Brakes: vacuum
Risk: These vehicles do not comply with requirements of fmvss no. 105.
Fix: Dealers will re-route the brake booster vacuum supply hose.
Full defect summary
Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles equipped with vacuum power, 4-wheel disc brakes. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 105, "hydraulic brake systems." these vehicles were built with a kinked brake booster vacuum supply hose.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Hydraulic pump shaft failures
Summary
The preliminary evaulation is being upgraded.during the ea odi will limitits investigation to only those vehicles equipped with a hydro-boost system, which provides power assist to the braking and steering sytems.vaccuum brake booster vehicles are excluded.odi hasexpanded the scope of the ea to include model years2003 and 2004, asduring the pe, odi learned that the hydroboast pumps were modified in febraury 2004.therefore,odi has expanded the scope to include the additional model years.odi's is concerned because thisisa sudden failure that affects two critical systems of the vehicle, brakes and steering, at the same time.the ability of the operator to handle the dual failures is a concern. F
Questions about the 2000 GMC Sierra 2500
- What are the most common problems with the 2000 GMC Sierra 2500?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: brakes (32 complaints, typically around 98,000 miles); body and structure (5 complaints); engine (4 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2000 GMC Sierra 2500 have?
- 1 recall listed by NHTSA, the latest from August 8, 2000 (brakes). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2000 a bad year for the GMC Sierra 2500?
- It is 15th of 27 Sierra 2500 model years by number of complaints, with 48 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.